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2021 Fccc XCMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 Fccc XCM, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-529 the manufacturer reports only 52% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 52%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Fccc XCM has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system20
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2021 Fccc XCM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2023 Q4

Electrical system

Recall 21V00H000 · Dec 23, 2021 · 24,869 vehicles · 14,944 repaired

Risk. Non-functioning brake lights, rear markers, or turn signals can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2023 Q4

Tires: valve

Recall 21V-921 · Nov 23, 2021 · 16,676 vehicles · 11,002 repaired

Risk. Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

52%repaired · 2022 Q3

Tires

Recall 20V-529 · Sep 1, 2020 · 10,359 vehicles · 5,414 repaired

Risk. Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fccc.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other XCM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XCM median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XCM owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Freightliner XC-M chassis. The contact stated that the instrument cluster had become delaminated, making the display difficult to read. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Complaint 11756130 · Aug 11, 2026 · 20,000 miles
Defect: On Freightliner Custom Chassis diesel motorhomes the entire instrument cluster is a single all-digital "OptiView" LCD (Medallion 12.3", part 66-02439-000). The factory adhesive bonding the cover glass to the LCD delaminates under normal service, spreading bubbles and haze across the screen.…
Complaint 11748515 · Jul 6, 2026

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